Snow of 2015

The first snowfall for Coopers Cove, 2015!
While the snow was falling on Monday, I tried my best to keep the feeders full of black oil sunflower seed and suet. The cardinals gathered in a flock. They are my favorite winter bird due to their beautiful plumage.  They also stand out and make great photo targets, especially for this novice photographer. I liked that both a male and female posed for me here. (All images taken with a Canon PowerShot SX30IS.)

 Again taken on Monday, Bo and I explored the creek in my "backyard", which is located in a slight valley between me and my neighbor. The creek is the unofficial property line, although it really is to us. We have had it officially surveyed.
Below, taken Tuesday morning in a place away from trees and the house. This is about as accurate a place that I can find. Thankfully, the snow is dry and fluffy, so it is easy to shovel. We were working on that this morning before the sun melts and weighs it down!

Monday PunDay

Monday Science Pun!!!!!

In honor of Harper Lee and science measurement terminology:

What do you call 2000 mockingbirds?
2 kilomockingbirds!!!!

Hahahaha.....just couldn't help it.

Super Bowl Football!!!!!
February!!!!
Langston Hughes Birthday!!!
The start of Heart Health month.

A lot of things happened today or on this date.  Of everything, I am most happy that winter is halfway over. Spring will be here sooner now. I will start pruning the forsythias, plum trees, and peach trees. Those pruned branches will be placed in water inside where it is warm. I always look forward to some early blooms. They inspire me and help me get through the last few weeks of winter.

BTW, Katy Perry's halftime show was awesome! Loved the lion at the beginning.

Trees are the most important organisms

You may have seen my references to trees before. They are the most important organisms on Earth, supplying shelter, food, fuel, and adding water back into the atmosphere after filtering it, preventing erosion, removing air pollutants, as well as providing shade and beauty. I know of no other organism that provides so much for other living organisms. Love them. Please help protect them!

Wordless Wednesday

Consumerism

While discussing ways to reduce waste with my students this week, several told me they use paper plates daily for dinner. To them, they are cheap and don't have to be washed, apparently a dreaded chore. "What about a dishwasher?" I ask. Yes, they have one, but it's easier to throw away the plate. I had no response, except I did tell them that I felt sad inside.

The next day, one student, Kayla, brightly told me she has convinced her parents to start recycling the paper plates.

It's a start.

Sigh.

Where have I been?

To be honest, I do not know why I blog for awhile, then stop. I think I let too many unimportant time-suckers take over my life. Playing the card game Hearts against the computer is so addicting, but it wastes so much time! Stalking other people on Facebook is also wasteful, but I must see what's happening! How do I get so caught up in these things, when suddenly I only have 20 minutes to complete what I originally set out to do!?! I think I have developed adult-onset ADD, because it is hard for me to stay focused when I'm on the computer. I would love to hear how others eliminate the wasteful computer activities. Is it just practicing it like a new habit? I'm thinking maybe I need to get up and walk around a few minutes after, say 30 minutes, then go back. If you happen upon my blog, I would really like to get your comments about ways you avoid time-waste online. Maybe if I had some followers I would feel more committed! (hint, hint)